A review by spootilious
Time Jumpers by Brandon Mull

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Time Jumpers: 3.5
The Five Kingdom Series: 4.0

 

I finished Time Jumpers a few days ago and while I usually pride myself on posting reviews almost as soon as I finish a book, this one took a bit to really settle. To be honest, I’m not sure it really has.

As a stand-alone Time Jumpers wasn’t the best in the series, breaking off from Brandon Mull’s climb in quality in the series. It was a bit bogged down as he worked to connect all the pieces he laid out through the series, jumping from this place to that and moving quickly enough not to slow the pace. It was certainly a fitting last book for the series and was definitely not as bad as the first book (Skyraiders) which wasn’t terrible either.

I’m giving this book a strong 3.5 stars, making its place 4th out of the five book, Death Weavers leading the group with a 4.5 stars. Overall, This book has great characters, wonderful world building and some twists and turns that I hadn’t really expected which is refreshing when compared to so many books I’ve read lately that are far too predictable for comfort.

Mull finally provides the epic battle we’ve all been waiting on and the ending isn’t quite as abrupt as in so many of the other books in this series. It is well rounded and wonderfully written.

And I have no shame in admitting that the epilogue had me sobbing which is a rarity now days. So, Bravo Mull… Bravo…

 

As for the Series, I give The Five Kingdoms a solid 4 stars. Brandon Mull continues to fuel my love for his writing. It was a weak start, but a strong adventure with wonderful laughs, exciting twists, unique mechanics, and overall a heart wrenching/warming end.